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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,675

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $1,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,621

Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition   
Difference: $1,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $80,725 $78,500 $87,200 $134,500
Base Invoice $74,671 $73,007 $81,096 $125,087
Cold Weather Package   800 800  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   3,000    
Executive Rear Seat Package     11,250  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300  
Comfort Package     2,000  
Cold Weather Package   744 744  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,790    
Executive Rear Seat Package     10,463  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209  
Comfort Package     1,860  
Options (change) 0 3,800 15,350 0
Options (change) 0 3,534 14,276 0
Destination 950 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $81,675 $83,195 $103,445 $137,495
Total Invoice $75,621 $77,436 $96,267 $128,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,694
Model Year2009201320132013
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine403hp V8333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/45-22255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$81,675$83,195$103,445$137,495
Adjustments for Features0-130-2,680-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,675$83,065$100,765$131,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$17,700$48,825
Total Invoice$75,621$77,436$96,267$128,082
Adjustments for Features0-121-2,494-5,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,621$77,315$93,773$122,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16,458$45,546

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Features Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2009201320132013
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPlatinum EditionA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, power$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 $50
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100 $100
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250 
Roof rack$300   
Second-row high console  $250$250
Ski sack $50 $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500
Power-deployable running boards$750   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75 
Folding second row seats$300   
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Massage, second row seats  $150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Removable third row seats$0   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,415$12,545$15,095$18,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$130$2,680$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-121-2,494-5,221

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac Escalade vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20092013
ModelEscaladeA8 / S8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.0 in122.9 in
Length202.5 in207.4 in
Width79.0 in76.7 in
Height75.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,692 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in42.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Massage, second row seats150No
AC power outlet100No
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested185052%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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